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El Burrito Junior

3.2 (184 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Lawrence H.

Got the Burrito Platter with asada - pretty good. What I like about this LBJ location is that they give you a lot of chips and salsa. I got 3 red salsas, 1 green salsa and about a dozen chips with my platter. The other LBJ location that I also go to usually gives me 2 red salsas and about a 1/2 dozen chips.

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Coco V.

I used to love this place. It was a place I could go o for quick and yummy Mexican food. I used to love their bean and cheese burritos. I recently stopped by after a day of errands and wanted a quick trustworthy meal. Well, not meal but a couple of munch items I got the bean and cheese burrito and a carne asada sope. I want to say it was about 7:30om. It was NOT delicious. The bean and cheese burrito tasted sour like the beans were spoiled. The carne asada sope tasted like it was sitting on the counter for hours. The meat was dry and the sope base was stale. Most places will deep fry the thing so you get it piping hot and crispy. This was chewier than 5 day old sourdough bread. If I had false teeth, they would have flown out. They have several locations. I probably won't go to this one again....

I had Jamaica and carbonated lemonade with aromatic oregano salsa fresca.  Lovely!
Adrian C.

Presented with chips and salsa promptly after being seated was memorable of the cantina I managed in Berkeley in my 20s.... The lively oregano in the salsa fresca was as satisfying as the warm greeting I received from the staff. The house-made aromatic red sauce "Made from the dried chilis" for my substantial, "wet" vegetable burrito is as satisfying as you're likely to find in the state.... The loaded burrito cuisine was a pleasure to consume. A nostalgic dew cast my eyes at the old fashioned familial sense of a pleasant dining experience, as the cook joined the chorus of the corridos. The couple adjacent was sharing their 40th anniversary meal.... Business was brisk and lively. Each order was carefully administered. Not your average dining shop.

#11 Chorizo & Eggs, Rice, Beans & Tortillas and #25 Beef Taco, Relleno, Rice & Bean
I-Lin L.

Great food, huge portions. Really enjoyed the #11 Chorizo & Eggs, Rice, Beans & Tortillas. The eggs were amazing. The #25 Beef Taco, Relleno, Rice & Bean was also really nice and cheesy. The beef was dry and complemented well with the cheesy toppings.

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1 year ago

Staff is wonderful! The beef was dry and stringy. Overall quite bland. Chili Relleno was unrecognizable. I suggest La Capilla in Torrance.

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1 year ago

The staff is great but way too much rice in the super deluxe burritos. Salsas are great and I will try again just no rice this time.

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1 year ago

Taco Tuesday is the best!! I recommend the chicken hard shell tacos at $2.99 each. Price and quality is hard to beat!

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Everyone knows them for special c's. Food is good and consistent. The employees are nice.

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I always love how thick their burritos are! The rice is also so yummy! I wish they weren't cash only, but they do have an ATM inside.

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2 years ago

Delicious food. Tacos and burritos. Order was ready upon arrival. Rice and beans always great. We will have to go back

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Loved it! the portions were plentiful and the food tasted awesome.

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2 years ago

Overrated, expensive and cash only. This used to be "THE" place. Now it's just "A" place.

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4 years ago

Food is ok, just call your order in. It takes a while...I like the Chile verde plate and the tacos, the enchiladas are good as well

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4.2(363 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I've crossed this Narbonne and Lomita intersection thousands of times. I have always told my…read morefriends and family that I would like to try this place out. I was luckily able to bring 2 of my friends with me to try this place out! I came on a Saturday and there was only one other table that was occupied. It was pretty empty which saddened me because once I tried the food I was BLOWN away. The chips and salsa come complimentary as a starter/table finger food. that salsa... oh my. the salsa!!!! I am soooooo PICKY with my salsa. They absolutely nailed this salsa. The flavor, spice level, texture!!! It hit every single mark in my brain and taste buds. If the house salsa is good, then you know the food is also going to smack. The menu looks so appetizing, it was honestly hard to decide what I wanted to eat. I ordered some steak nachos as an appetizer with my friends based on a photo I saw on Yelp. 12/10. beautiful!!! They put a healthy portion of meat on it! Everything was just so spot on. The tortilla chips were all crunchy, no soggy nacho chips here. The sour cream, guac, pico... please order it. The meat was so flavorful, tender and had like no fatty pieces on it. Everyone needs to try it honestly. I ended up going simple and ordered a steak torta with everything on it. The waiter offered a side of jalapenos as well, which I happily accepted. 10/10. I was only able to eat half. I gave the other half to my extremely picky father and he liked it a lot. That's how you know this place is that girl. Can't forget the dessert. I ordered the flan, the waiter convinced us.. he said its home made. Which I would hope! It was a small piece and was flavorful. Creamy, smooth, just melt into your tongue. Also melts into your heart. Not overly sweet. Just the right amount of cajeta on it. 10/10. Horchata was very tasty to me. Right amount of sweetness to it. Service was good. Drinks were always filled, salsa and chip refills were always offered and filled. He took great care of us. They gave us lollipops with the check!! Omg so cute, my heart! Parking is difficult as it is only street parking. Majority of the parking also gets taken by the customers who go to the coffee shop across the street. I am def bookmarking this place to come back. It is so delicious. I plan on bringing my family here next. Me enamore de este restaurante!

I have eaten here regularly for over a decade. It has been consistently delicious the entire time…read more I have tried almost everything on the menu. For Oaxacan food, it is still better then Madre. Go to Madre for mescal. Go to Jacalito for the food. Two new things the lunch crew has tried recently are the empanadas and the Jacalito nachos. Empanada can be filled with squash blossoms and quesillo, mushrooms, or Amarillo with chicken. They are enough food so you eat one there and take one home. The nachos have all three Oaxacan meats, black beans and quesillo. This place has never had a bad health inspection the entire time I have been going there. The owner is super nice and service is great. Parking can be a challenge, but that is the only negative I can think of.

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When the craving hits, it's always tacos!…read more I stopped by Tacos El Goloso on PCH and ordered a mix of street tacos (carnitas and al pastor) along with the tacos dorados de birria. I've been here before, and the birria tacos were exactly what I needed for a late-night craving. Crispy on the outside with a good amount of filling and strong flavor - they really hit the spot. I ended up having four of them. The consomé on the side was really good too - rich and flavorful, almost something I could've just had on its own. The street tacos were solid. The carnitas had that tender, slightly crisp texture, and the al pastor added a bit more seasoning and contrast. Nothing overcomplicated, just straightforward and satisfying. Service was friendly, and the setup is quick and casual. In the South Bay where places tend to close early, it was nice that they were open until around 10pm. Overall, this is a no-frills taco spot where the focus is on the food. Easy choice when you're in the mood for tacos.

I'm Mexican with family from Michoacán, so I don't say this lightly -- this place is legit. You…read morewalk in and the smell alone tells you everything. I got the birria plate (3 tacos with cheese, consomé, chips, salsas, etc.) and it was a full 10/10. Everything was balanced, flavorful, and authentic. Horchata was on point too. My girl got asada tacos -- super clean and really good. Only thing is there's no toppings bar, but they give you everything you need and the portions are dialed in. If I'm ever in the area craving Mexican food, I'm coming straight here -- no question. And they had the basketball game on, perfect. Super fast service by the way!

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Con Huevos - Torta de Chilaquiles

Con Huevos

4.1(131 reviews)
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Came here for breakfast. It was completely empty, so plenty of seating…read more They have a couple tables outdoors and plenty of tables indoors. The interior is bright, with vibrant blue painted walls. You're supposed to wait to be seated, but since there weren't any other customers, I was told I could sit anywhere I wanted. The majority of the tables seat four, with a couple tables that seat two, against the wall. I ordered the Chilaquiles. It was tasty. The portion was huge. Enough to share for 2-3 people. I don't think I even ate a third. The coffee was strong. There was one wait staff and one cook. Wait person was friendly and efficient. She checked up on me often. Parking: Plenty of free, shared, strip mall parking.

Con Huevos is a fun Cali-Mex restaurant located in the shopping plaza right on the corner of PV…read moreDrive and Western. Thus, it's really easy to find. Once inside, what you find is a very nicely situated restaurant. The tables are all very well separated, so you're never too close to your neighbor. Thus, you'll always be able to enjoy the conversations with the person you go into the restaurant with. In terms of their food, yes, they use the name huevos in their restaurant title, but they are really much more than that. They offer a really complete menu, with a whole lot of options, including vegan meals. So, if you want to stay on the healthy side, this is definitely a good place to eat. The food here is all well-prepared with very fresh and tasty ingredients. What they offer is based around Mexican cuisine, with with a modern edge. It's all really very tasty. One thing that I've noticed while eating here is that it is not a super popular restaurant. Thus, a lot of times you'll go in there and you may be the only customer. Making it a very private, enjoyable experience. The staff here are all super nice. So, they're always happy to help you make your choices, take care of you, and do whatever it is they need to do to make your dining experience enjoyable. Overall, this is a very good restaurant. It's casual, not overly priced, and the food is very tasty. Good place to go for that breakfast or lunch meal.

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4.0(519 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Mex Riv is a consistently solid spot to get your fill of Mexican comfort food in the South Bay. The…read moreportions are large, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. The chicken fajitas might not arrive on a sizzling plate, but the flavors are on point, especially the warm flour tortillas that accompany the meal. This family owned business is a staple in the area and definitely worth a visit for a relaxed meal that will satisfy your cravings!

I've gotten takeout here quite a few times over the years and usually order tacos or enchiladas…read more I'm leaving a 3 star review mainly because of how inconsistent my experiences have been over time. Some days the tacos are a good size and fairly well filled, and other times they barely have any filling at all. The quality of the cooking also varies. At times it's good, but other times the meat is dry or overcooked. Portion consistency with the sides is also hit or miss. You never really know how many chips you'll get, so I recommend checking before you leave. One time I ordered just a couple tacos and received several large chips, while another time I ordered much more food for two people and only got two chips total. What finally prompted me to write this review was my most recent visit. The salsas I was given were clearly rancid, and unfortunately all of them were affected. That was really disappointing and concerning from a food quality standpoint. This place has the potential to be good, which is why I've continued coming back over the years. I just wish the consistency and quality control were better, because it would make a big difference.

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El Burrito Junior - mexican - Updated May 2026

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